I have a pair of V4 M22s (in HG Rosewood) that are on the FMS-16 stands. Unfortunately, I really don't know how they sound without my subs because in my HT, I just don't use them any other way. They sure blend nicely with the EP-800s though.

I think that the M3 bookshelf style would sound a little fuller than the M22s due to the mild bass hump around 100Hz; however, the M22s are unforgivingly flat & accurate if that is what you are after. I use my M3s as ambiance speakers more for background music & they work well for that.

As I've stated before, I prefer the M2 & M22s with subs but the M3s do just fine without them for most music...

TAM